Corn chips vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Corn chips and Potato salad?
- Corn chips are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% more.
- Corn chips have 7 times more Calcium than Potato salad. While Corn chips have 138mg of Calcium, Potato salad has only 19mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato salad is lower.
We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +380% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +626.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +127.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +306.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +409.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7002.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +268.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +339.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 538kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 6.17g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 33.36g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 52.9g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 56.9g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 72mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.31mg |
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| Starch | 51.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 514mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 69IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.23mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 7.6µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.3µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.088g |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.331g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.134g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.062mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.902g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.